CM cites hurdles in Kannur airport runway expansion plan
Kannur airport officials say the runway expansion faces delays because land acquisition has not started. A 2017 notification covers 99.32 hectares in Keezhallur, but residents reject the rehabilitation offer, insisting on the original package or ₹15 lakh. The site’s suitability for a runway is under review, adding to the project’s hurdles. The state government has yet to finalize the acquisition plan, leaving the expansion stalled.